When does the exhibition take place?

The special exhibition runs from 09.20.2026 to 01.17.2027 at the Air Museum Amberg.

What is the admission fee?

The regular admission for adults is 5.50 euros. Discounts and family tickets are also available according to the museum.

Is the Air Museum accessible?

No. The museum is not accessible due to the historical building structure and the lack of an elevator.

Are there guided tours?

Yes. Guided tours are available on request and can also be booked outside regular opening hours.

Where is the museum located?

The Air Museum is located at Eichenforstgäßchen 12 in 92224 Amberg.

Can I visit the exhibition with children?

Yes, a visit is generally possible. For in-depth educational programs, it is advisable to make a prior inquiry with the museum.

Venske & Spänle transform marble into floating art at the Air Museum

Name: Helotrophe – Venske & Spänle at the Air Museum Amberg
Start: 2026-09-20T02:00:00+02:00
End: 2027-01-18T00:59:59+01:00
Location: Luftmuseum Amberg

Sculture as Floating Transformation: Venske & Spänle at the Air Museum Amberg

With “Helotrophe”, the Air Museum Amberg presents a special exhibition by the artist duo Venske & Spänle, whose sculptural works have been notable for organic shapes, flowing structures, and an extraordinary material aesthetic for years. The exhibition opens up an artistic experience between space, body, and sculpture – precise, sensual, and art-historically relevant.

White Marble Works with Lively Tension

Venske & Spänle work in a classical sculptural manner, primarily with fine Laaser marble. At first glance, their works appear like cast, almost liquid forms; in reality, they are created through elaborate manual stone working. This contrast between heavy material and seemingly weightless appearance gives the exhibition a unique atmospheric quality.

Human, Space, and Sculpture in Dialogue

At the center is the question of how sculpture not only occupies space but actively transforms it. The duo's works are centered around interactions between human perception, spatial experience, and plastic form. Those who engage in contemplating the works discover references to natural phenomena, growth, transformation, and even traces of destruction – a silent, yet compelling reflection on ecological interconnections.

The Air Museum as an Ideal Resonance Space

The Air Museum Amberg provides an exceptionally fitting context for this perspective. The historical architecture, the unique focus on the theme of air, and the spatial staging enhance the impact of the sculptures. Thus, an aesthetic experience emerges where material, light, and form enter into immediate relationships with one another.

Visit, Education, and Museum Experience

The special exhibition runs from 09.20.2026 to 01.17.2027. The Air Museum sees itself as a place of cultural education: guided tours are possible upon request even outside regular opening hours. For those who wish not only to view art but to deepen their understanding, this is a place for concentrated contemplation and vibrant communication.

Conclusion

“Helotrophe” promises an intense look at contemporary sculpture, material poetry, and spatial effect. This exhibition is aimed at all who seek art not as a mere object, but as a spiritual-sensory experience. A visit to Amberg is worthwhile – especially in person, the silent power of these works unfolds most strongly.